Mississippi License Law

A Mississippi broker receives an earnest money deposit from a buyer. When must the broker deposit the funds into the trust account?

AWithin 30 days of receipt
BPromptly upon receipt, as required by MREC rules — typically within a specified number of banking days✓ Correct
CAt closing only
DOnly after the offer is accepted

Explanation

Mississippi MREC rules require brokers to deposit trust funds (earnest money, rents, security deposits) promptly upon receipt into a designated trust account. Delays in depositing client funds are violations.

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